What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Analyst - Engineering position at City of McKinney, TX?
Summary
WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY
Working for the City of McKinney is more than just a job; it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY in 2024, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. Join us and start making a difference today.
OUR CORE VALUES
City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.
- Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
- Contribute to a positive work culture.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
- Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
- Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Creates, develops and maintains citywide GIS data, maps, web maps, web services, scripts and programs using GIS tools, and relational databases; should have strong skills in cartographic design, analytical geography, programming, and communication (including strong writing skills).
- Conducts geospatial research and analysis using various GIS analytical tools (i.e., spatial analyst, 3D analyst, business Analyst); analyzes results to support department decision-making.
- Develops and codes programs using SQL, Python, and/or R to automate common GIS tasks and procedures.
- Familiarity with web design using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Arcade.
- Ensure data quality and metadata standards are met.
- Analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves GIS application problems; communicates with internal and external technical resources to resolve end-user issues; provides guidance to users on methods for correcting reported problems.
- Provides technical support in the use of ArcGIS products and GIS-related programs to accomplish and support intra-departmental and inter-departmental projects and programs
- Serves as department contact for service, regardless of the assigned application system(s) issues.
- Documents and logs all work-related activity in support ticketing system and facilitates best practices for customer service support.
- Works toward maintaining awareness of new technologies and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
- Documents procedures, processes and creates tutorials and training materials
- Responds to requests for data and GIS support from user departments.
- Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS
- Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
- Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
- Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
- Technical proficiency in the following: ArcGIS Desktop and various extensions like 3D Analyst, Network Analyst and Spatial Analyst.
- Proficiency using SQL, Python, and/or R to automate common GIS tasks and procedures.
- Proficiency with web design using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Arcade.
- Proficiency integrating, analyzing, and evaluating data for GIS-based decision support
- Demonstrated ability creating and customizing web maps and web applications in an enterprise GIS.
- Knowledge of computer hardware, software, and peripherals.
- The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates, and customers with respect.
- Ability to focus on achieving goals, including those involving external departments, agencies, and the public.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
- Ability to multi-task in a high activity/energy professional environment that includes multiple and concurrent projects and project deadlines, and occasional interruptions and walk-in appointments.
- Ability to resolve problems in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.
- Ability to plan, coordinates, and organize work; set priorities and meet critical deadlines
- Comply with all city policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution in Geography, Computer Information Systems, Database Administration, or related field. At least 2-3 years’ experience with GIS software and technologies, proficient in the use of ESRI ArcGIS and related extensions, HTML, Python, SQL, and Microsoft Office Products.
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Must pass a drug screen and background check.
- Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License.
Physical Demands/Supplemental
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (25 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Some tasks require visual and sound perception and discrimination and oral communications ability.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
There is limited exposure to environmental conditions.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
The City offers a full complement of benefits:
Health Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Medical and Childcare Account (FSA)
- Mental Health Care and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- City-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
- City-paid and Voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance through Aflac
- Legal Services through Legal Shield
- Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10,000 per year)
- Wellness Program (earn up to $600 per year)
- Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
- Mandatory 7% employee contribution
- City match 2:1
- 5 year vesting
- Retire after 20 years of service, or age 60 with 5 years of service
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
- Paid Vacation (80 hours per year for new hires; tiered increases after 2 yrs)
- Sick Leave (135 hours per year for yourself and immediate family)
- Paid Parental Leave (80 hours for birth, adoption, or placement of a child in foser care)
- Ten Paid Holidays
- Personal Day
- Optional compensatory time for hourly employees
- Compensatory time for salaried employees
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